OCCA Spring Mushroom Walk with Shane Gardner

Join OCCA and expert forager Shane Gardner for a guided spring mushroom walk through the Morris woods! This seasonal event offers a hands-on introduction to identifying wild mushrooms in their natural habitat, with a special focus on edible and medicinal species that emerge in spring.

Participants will learn:

• How to safely identify common spring mushrooms.

• Best practices for ethical and sustainable foraging

• Habitat clues and seasonal patterns

• Field tips from Shane’s extensive foraging experience

This walk is suitable for all experience levels. Please wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a basket or mesh bag if you’d like to collect specimens.

Space is limited, please register in advance at occainfo.org 

Details on location in Morris will be sent to registered participants.